So I require skin in the game (average is 5% to 15%) to offset this.

**Preparing for Future Opportunities**We’ve experienced a period of free-market dynamics with easy access to capital since 2001, but economic cycles inevitably shift.

Nicholas, There are a lot of ways to skin a cat, the important thing is you take action.

Smart lock, smart thermostat, Ring doorbell or security camera that you can view remotely (make sure to disclose them on the platforms), Pricelabs for dynamic pricing.  

If you want to buy rehab and flip homes.. then this is part of the process. if you to thin skinned to deal with it then maybe flipping is not for you..

FDIC Banker,The post was "Being an out of state owner, I don't know the dynamics of the market.

I'd also ask if you're using a dynamic pricing tool such as PriceLabs @Joseph Shuster?

There are so many dynamics and moving parts to this that must go right just to be half *** successful.

Also using dynamic software pricing can help increase revenue. 

I work for General Dynamics Electric Boat which has decades long contracts with the US government and the turnover rate is relatively high in the company so my thoughts are if I could choose a place that is within commute distance there and within the price range of the average employee that maybe that could be a great idea but I want to know if people think that is too much of an assumption and risk to make?